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Home My WebLink About2008-02-06 PACKET 04.A.iii.REQUEST OF GTY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # DATE 02/06/08 �• �• B o r, PREPARED BY: Public Safety Craiq Woolery ORIGINATING DEPARTP�IENT STAFF AUTHOR * k * * * * * :F k %' t k :F * * * * * k N * * * 'k * * * k * * * * * k * * 3.' k :F 'k * k :l' * * * * * * 'k k * k W * %' W * :F k * * COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST: Pass a motion to accept and place on file the November 20, 2007 minutes of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Pass a motion to accept and place on file the November 20, 2007 minutes of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission. ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION: �] PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: DATE REVIEWED APPROVED DENIED 01-15-08 x x � MINUTES: November 20, 2007 minutes of the Pubiic Safety, Health and Welfare Commission ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS: n A� dS Ci Administrator � Date ,��.�,�«��«��,��.��«��,��{�<��«�� COUNGL ACTION TAKEN: �APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMIS sIOtV MINUTES OF MEETING November 20, 2007 Pursuant to due notice, a meeting of the Public Safety, Heaith and Welfare Commission was held at the City Hall Council Chambers and was telecast on local Government Cable Channel 12. CALL TO ORDER: The November 20, 2007 meeting of the Cottage Grove Public Safety, Health and Weifare Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. I�il�►•I:3q:Z.y�7:ix.y�.r�l MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT Kathy Kiein, Brian Hagen, Jeff Rothecker, David Wick, Justin Olsen Ben Franczok Deputy Director of Public Safety Pete Koerner, City Engineer Jennifer Levitt, Public Works Commission members Approval of minutes: Interim Chairperson Hagen presented the October 16 2007 minutes for review. On a motion by Commission member Kathy Klein, seconded by Commission member Jeff Rothecker, the October 16 2007 minutes were approved as submitted. Motion carried. Apqroval of aaenda: Interim Chairperson Hagen presented the November 20, 2007 agenda of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission for review. On a motion by Commission member Justin Olsen, seconded by Commission member Jeff Rothecker. the November 20, 2007 agenda was accepted and approved by the Commission. Motion carried. OPEN FORUM Interim Chairperson Hagen invited citizens present to address the Commission regarding any matters that were not on the approved agenda. There being no presentations, Interim Chairperson Hagen closed the Open Forum segment of the meeting. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The Planning Commission's November 26 Commission. 2007 tentative agenda was reviewed by the There being no comments by the Commission, this portion of the meeting was closed. Page 2 PSHWC Meeting November 20, 2007 2008 Pavement Manaqement Area Traffic Study Review memo from City Engineer Jennifer Levitt and a presentation of the draft Traffic Control Analysis by the engineers - Review and comment by combined Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission and Public Works Commission The Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission and Public Works Commission were provided a brief history by City Engineer Jennifer Levitt stating that in 2004 a kraffic controf analysis was done for the Thompson grove Neighborhood. The traffic control analysis was completed in July of 2004 and in July 2005, the City Council approved implementation of the traffic control changes. The changes were made with success. She went to say that since that study, it was determined the city as a whole, should be reviewed for traffic control signage to help ensure consistency in the signage and that intersections have the proper intersection control. Traffic control analysis was to be done in future pavement management areas or in future seal coat areas or districted as outlined in the pavement management program. Ms. Levitt advised that the next pavement management area is scheduled for 2008 in the Ideal/Immanuel area and provided the Commissions with a report for the Traffic Control Analysis related to the 2008 Pavement Management Area. Ms. Levitt informed the Commissions that this would be the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback directly to the engineers. Ms. Levitt then introduced Ms. Tiffany Dagen who was the engineer that studied and provided the Traffic Control Analysis 2008 Pavement Management Area. Ms. Dagen then explained to the Commissions what her findings were and why they are being recommended. After a brief discussion, the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Commission and Pubiic Works Commission thanked Ms. Levitt and Ms. Dagen for their work and presentation. There being no further comments, both Commissions approved the recommended 2008 Pavement Management Area Traffic Study as presented. This portion of the meeting was closed. OLD BUSINESS None at this time. NEW BUSINESS None at this time. Page 3 PSHWC Meeting November 20, 2007 interim Chairperson Hagen invited members to nominate a Commission member as Vice Chairperson. Jeff Rothecker was nominated and he accepted. RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS None at this time. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Interim Chairperson Hagen advised he has observed that there are no marked crosswalks on East Pt. Dougias from McDonaid's to the School. City Engineer L.evitt informed the Commission that this has been an issue and stated that because there are no controlled intersections except for the 3 way stop, it is difficult to have them on E. Pt. Douglas and that this would be an excellent item to be looked at in the CIP for the city. Commission member Olsen stated that he has observed an increase in patrol on E. Pt. Douglas with more drivers being pulled over for speeding. Captain Koerner advised the Commission that with the Jamaica Round-about construction and vehicles being detoured, police officers stepped up patrol on these detours. City Engineer Levitt also wanted to thank the police department for their continued involvement during the Roundabout construction phase. Interim Chairperson Hagen stated that the Cottage Grove Snowmobile Club wiil be having a Snowmobile Safety Class at Fire Station 2 on December 3,5,7 and 10, 2007 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and can allow only a maximum of 50 individuals to sign up. If you have any questions, please feel free to call him at 651-459-9990. STAFF REPORTS POLICE - None at this time. FIRE - Nothing reported. COUNCIL - Nothing reported. ADJOURN Motion by Commission member Kathy Klein, seconded by Commission member Jeff Rothecker to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cyndee Engfer—Administrative Secretary Public Safety Department